the shop is officially stocked with vintage goodies. i actually feel like i'm getting things done around here. i'm still in the planning stages of some of my projects, but i feel like i'm making progress. getting the shop updated and the craft studio organized were definitely on the top of my list. next up...heat set my gocco prints and dust off the old sewing machine.
it's almost friday!
this is my new favorite color--i mean, green will always be my favorite favorite color, but mustard yellow has been on the brain lately. this particular yarn will become viking braids for one of the half dozen projects i have strewn about my studio. i'm finding that carving out some crafting time in the evenings this week is going to be difficult. i signed up for a class at the local community college to really learn how to use adobe illustrator, so that lasts from 5:30-9:30. my first class is tomorrow night which means i'm going to miss out on watching the pennsylvania returns. BUT, it is a class on the computer which means i'll have internet access and, in turn, access to a myriad of political websites so as not to miss all the pundit banter. in truth, i'm just really ready for this to be over...is there a light at the end of this tunnel?
i've decided to have my first sale in the ye olde vintage shoppe. if you've been eyeing anything in the shop, now is your chance to snatch it up for 30% off through april 27th! all you have to do is enter the discount code, COLONELMUSTARD, into your 'notes to seller' box.
here's more details about how it's going to work...
last night i did a huge vintage shop update. when i first started the store i had this panic that maybe i would stop enjoying going to the thrift stores if i started selling on etsy. so far so good, in that i still enjoy it and do occasionally find something i can squeeze into my apartment for myself. i have, however, run into a bit of a storage issue. so during my (much needed) spring break in a couple weeks i'm going to head next door to the ikea in illinois. i haven't started looking online at all the fabrics and organizational stuff yet because i know if i do, i won't be able to contain my excitement or anticipation for this entire week.
oh, and a big special thanks and a hug goes out to melissa for being my first customer over at the handmade store. thanks, melissa!
off to do some sewing and to eat a ton of easter candy!
i have a feeling this is going to be a long week.
i went to the gym for the first time since i joined, which was way back in february. to motivate myself i went to target and bought some new gym clothes. i was overly excited to see that they carry tall yoga pants...something that very well could have come out a long time ago, but i haven't been to the "active clothing" section of any store since i was using my get in shape girl ankle weights. i guess i figured if i spent $75 on anything i'd have to use it. we'll see how long i can keep it up...
i did a little sewing over the weekend, but not nearly as much as i'd like. i did get a chance to update the vintage shop with some thrifting finds.
i have an etsy shop!
both shops are starting out a little sparse, but i figure you've got to start somewhere. stop by and check them out!
since i've been hanging out on etsy a lot lately, i've had the opportunity to peruse many really great stores. i'd been showing great fiscal responsibility until i came across this. are you serious? how could i resist? this is called knitting in biology 101 and it's made by the crafty hedgehog. she sells the pattern so you can make your own, but seeing as how i can only knit a scarf (poorly) i opted for the beautifully finished product including the hand felted innerds. i couldn't wait for mine to arrive in the mail before i posted about it. so excited.
